If you want a smoothie that will keep you full and satisfied until lunch, this Avocado Smoothie is IT! With protein powder and spinach added to the mix, it’s a healthy morning meal you can sip through a straw.
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A new way to work avocado into your day.
If you’re asking yourself if avocados are good in smoothies, the answer is: yes! In fact, some of my favorite smoothies (Apple Avocado Smoothie, Mint Smoothie) are avocado smoothies!
- Avocado makes this smoothie ultra-rich and satisfying.
- Paired with sweet banana and vanilla protein powder, it’s, without a doubt, one of the sweetest and creamiest smoothies I’ve made in a long time.
- This avocado smoothie is higher in calories as a result of the avocado and all of its healthy fats, but they are good calories.
Each of these ingredients is nutrient dense and helps this smoothie keep you fuller for longer, so you won’t be reaching for a snack within an hour of drinking it.
My Tips for a Perfect Avocado Smoothie
- Choose a Ripe Avocado. Use a ripe avocado that’s soft, but not mushy; it should yield slightly to pressure. A ripe avocado blends smoothly and adds that signature creaminess.
- Sweeteners Sparingly. You can use honey, maple syrup, or even dates for sweetness, but I recommend starting with the smallest amount and blending in more to taste. Often, the banana is sweet enough that you don’t need anything else.
- Make Only What You Can Drink Right Away. While you can store leftovers for later, even a regular smoothie just isn’t as good after it’s spent some time in the fridge, and the avocado has the complicating factor of turning brown. This is a smoothie you should plan on enjoying immediately!
More of My Favorite Healthy Smoothie Recipes
- I love that this simple Strawberry Smoothie recipe tastes like a milkshake. It feels like a real treat!
- Need something to perk you up in the morning? This Coffee Smoothie is perfect.
- For tropical vibes and a flavor that makes you feel like you’re on vacation, whip up my Mango Smoothie recipe.
Avocado Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 1 cup firm packed fresh spinach leaves
- 1 medium banana cut into slices and frozen (a generous ½ cup)
- ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
- ½ medium avocado
- ½ to 1 scoop vanilla protein powder or 1 tablespoon almond butter + ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 to 3 teaspoons honey or pure maple syrup optional
- Ice as needed
Instructions
- In a blender, place the spinach, banana, almond milk, avocado, protein powder, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. To thicken, add a few ice cubes and blend. Continue to add ice a few cubes at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
- Give it a taste. If you’d like the smoothie sweeter, add 1 to 3 teaspoons honey. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
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Great smoothie! Definitely two servings, not one :) Didn’t tell my husband there was spinach in it until after he had some. When asked to guess the ingredients, he thought I might have added chocolate (I didn’t!). This smoothie was a success 🙌
Hi Cynthia! That’s awesome! Thank you!
I just made this smoothy & it just became my favorite. I confess that I do not like avacodos but I know they have great health benefits and have been looking for ways to incorporate them in my diet. So for me this is a WIN!!! Thanks for the recipe ❤️
Hi Carmen! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I don’t like the almond butter in it, but the cinnamon adds a nice flavor with the blueberries.
I’m sorry to hear that it wasn’t to your taste, John. The recipe has worked well for myself (and others) but I know how frustrating it can be to try a new recipe and not have it work out, so I really wish you would’ve enjoyed it!
Smoothie tastes great! I did have to add more milk since it was a bit too thick for liking…also I am using frozen avocado bits (did not know it was thing until I went to Target to buy all the smoothie ingredients) and it still tastes good!
Hi Gaby! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Tasty and nutritious. Loaded with fiber, omega-3, polyunsaturated fatty acids, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, protein… and it does have some sugar… but no added sugar.
Used blackberries
Thanks Mike!
I make smoothies for my Toddler to get her added nutrients. This recipe was a hit! Substituted 2% milk with DHA and we left the almond butter out. Thank you for the recipe.
Great to hear, than you Nichole!
I have a vitamix and plan to try this. If adding whole almonds, about how much would you add? Just a small handful? Cant wait to try!
I’d say about 6. Hope you enjoy it!
Yeah! I tried this recipe for my daughter because she loves blueberries. And thank you so much for sharing a recipe with blueberries. Loved it!
Yay! Great to hear! Thank you Naureen!
Hi, can you add plain yogurt to this recipe?
Hi Shannon! I’m sure you could. I haven’t for this recipe but others have used it instead of the almond milk with great success. Enjoy!
This is delicious! I’m not really adventurous with smoothies and I don’t like banana in them but this was lovely! I think the avocado helps the banana taste more like a real banana rather than some horrible banana flavouring! I skipped cinnamon because I don’t like it and I didn’t have any spinach/kale to put in it. I used oat milk, peanut butter and honey.
Glad to hear you enjoyed it Rachel! Thank you!
Can I use coconut water instead of a milk?
Hi Margo, possibly, but it isn’t going to be as creamy as it is intended. If you decide to experiment, let me know how it goes!
I would not recommend. My spinach doesn’t mix well with berries. It turned into brown goo. Yuck.
I’m sorry to hear that you had trouble with the recipe, Charlotte. I know it can be so disappointing to try a new recipe and it does not turn out for you. It has worked well for myself (and others) and I wished it would have been a hit for you too.
I would definitely make this recipe again, as written. I had to make a few substitutes due to what I had on hand (and my husband’s desire for more protein) and it was still very good. I didn’t have enough blueberries, and replaced almonds with hemp seeds. I also added a half scoop of protein powder, a bit of chia and oats to add more protein and fiber. I had no almond milk, so used Greek yogurt. It was delicious but I bet even better as written. Tip: don’t skip the cinnamon – it adds great flavour.
Glad to hear you enjoyed it, Dee! Thank you!